The Scoutmaster Minute

Initiative is really what makes leadership work. Those leaders that understand their Patrols [the make up of the guys, how they are motivated, and their skill levels], know what right looks like, and have an idea of the plan, should be able to get anything done.But the one thing that can not be purchased or [...]

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Those of you that know me know that I am a gear junky. Camping gear just gets my heart beating. So this weeks Top 10 list is the Top 10 items in my Backpack! I am posting this to give ideas to those looking to get ready for the next adventure.Its also getting into the [...]

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Every leader has his own style of leadership, but generally they can be defined or fall into one of four categories. This is not to say that a leader can not move from style to style, and in general as a leader is developing and in the forming stages of developing the team (Patrol) the [...]

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Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Pack recruit night for Pack 717.They asked me to give a presentation on what Scouting is all about. Well, those of you that know me, I am hardly a man short on words…BUT, last night I was almost speechless. The Pack put together a video of [...]

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It is getting closer to winter, and that means Winter camping.Winterizing your backpack does not mean putting up in the rafters. It means it is time to look at the gear you have in it and replace it with your cold weather gear. Time to change out that summer sleeping bag and pull out the [...]

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You know I never thought putting an opinion would ruffle so many feathers. But I suppose that’s what you do when you feel that you have rights that don’t and that you can bully to get your way.I posted a new link today on the blog it is the BSA Legal site. As I looked [...]

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Well, it looks like the “Top 10 list” is something folks like to see.The emails keep pouring in…So, this list will be on the Top 10 ways to have an awful backpack trip.Now that the Troop has done a couple good ones, lets see if can make them better, but here you go…The Top 10… [...]

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Boys of the Troop have heard it a million times.. ” You know what Right looks like… “This is a term I learned a long time ago.We all know what “Right looks like” how we make it look right is what we are looking for.There are a couple ways to tie a square Knot.. but [...]

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You know, everyone has there top 10 lists these days. Lists have become the way to have fun, identify who’s hot and who’s not…Well I thought I would start in on my own Top 10′s! Lets get started with the Top 10 Ways to set a GOOD EXAMPLE! 10. Show up on time. You do [...]

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I recently posted on a topic I called Discriminating choices.This topic has drawn much response, most of it positive clearly from those that agree with the Boy Scouts of America and its program, while other comments have been less than positive in nature. Thank you all for your comments.I am not going to post a [...]

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